William Borden Residence, Chicago, Illinois, Dormer Details by Richard Morris Hunt

William Borden Residence, Chicago, Illinois, Dormer Details 1885 - 1886

drawing, architecture

drawing

aged paper

homemade paper

water colours

tea stained

fading type

arch

warm-toned

golden font

watercolor

architecture

warm toned green

historical font

This architectural drawing, "William Borden Residence, Chicago, Illinois, Dormer Details" by Richard Morris Hunt (1828-1895) is a detailed plan for the dormer windows of the Borden residence. Created in 1885-1886, the drawing is a valuable record of Hunt's design process and the construction of this significant Chicago residence. The drawing exemplifies the precise and meticulous nature of architectural drafting, showcasing the intricacies of the dormer's construction and its relationship to the surrounding structure. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this drawing, which measures 58.6 × 95.1 cm.